Find the degree of the polynomial. $$8 s ^ { 2 } t ^ { 2 } + 8 s t$$
A) $16$
B) $8$
C) $6$
D) $2$
E) $4$

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The degree of a polynomial is determined by the highest power of the variable in the polynomial. In this case, the highest power of any variable is $s^2t^2$, which is a second degree monomial, and when 8 is multiplied, it still remains a second degree monomial. Thus, the degree of the polynomial is $\boxed{	extbf{(E) }4}$.

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Find the Degree of the Polynomial $8 s ^ { 2 } t ^ { 2 } + 8 s t$